Attractions & Entertainment

Description: The DuPont Historical Museum was opened in 1977 and organized as a non-profit corporation in 1982 in recognition of the unique role the City of DuPont and its environs have played in the historical development and industrial legacy of the Puget Sound region.

Description: The Fort Lewis Military Museum collects, preserves and interprets material of historical significance to Fort Lewis and the military units which have served here. The museum also strives to foster an appreciation for the role that the United States Army played in the exploration, settlement and defense of the Pacific Northwest. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 12-4pm.

Admission: Free admission. Directions: From I-5, taken exit 120. Enter Fort Lewis through the North Fort Lewis Gate and follow the signs. Visitors without a current military vehicle registration decal and federal ID card must first obtain a visitor pass at the Main Gate Visitors Center by presenting a driver’s license, vehicle insurance and registration.

FORT STEILACOOM GOLF COURSE

8202 87th Ave SW, Tacoma WA 98499

(253) 588-0613

Description: Features 2,520 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 34. 9 hole course, lessons.

Directions: From I-5 North, take exit 125. Turn left onto Bridgeport Way and go north crossing 100th St SW and Gravelly Lake Drive. Turn left on Steilacoom Blvd. go about 1.5 miles and turn right onto 87th Ave. Go about 1/3 mile and turn left at golf course sign. Parking lot is approximately 1/4 mile. From I-5 South, take exit 129 and to west on 74th St which becomes Custer Drive in 2.3 miles. go another 1.2 miles and turn right on Steilacoom Blvd. Turn right onto 87th Ave. Go about 1/3 mile and turn left at golf course sign. Parking lot is approximately 1/4 mile.

Description: Come and experience the THRILL of one of the fastest indoor tracks in the country! Drivers can reach top speeds of up to 35 mph on our 1/4-mile INDOOR circuit! A wide racing surface means adequate room for passing and race maneuvers, and a couple of long straights result in high speeds and FAST LAP TIMES! The track also features a barrier system, computerized timing/scoring using a state-of-the-art AMB scoring system to keep accurate scores and results. Our new facility includes a climate controlled viewing lounge with video display.

Description: Fort Steilacoom played a significant, but little-known, role in the settling of Washington. Understanding the circumstances surrounding its formation in 1849 helps explain Fort Steilacoom's role in the migration of settlers to Washington, a wave that continues to this day. The fort was part claims validater, part civilizer and part protector. Its current role is that of reminder of our past.

Description: On the National and State Historic registry, experience a self-guided tour through this 10-acre garden estate. Highlights include rare and native plants, statuary and Thomas Church architecture.

Admission: $9 general, $6 Senior, Student, Military, Members of The Friends of Lakewold and Children under 12 free.

Directions: From I-5 (North/South), take exit 124. Turn west at the top of the exit onto Gravelly Lake Drive SW. Follow Gravelly Lake Drive through the traffic light at Veterans Drive and look for Lakewold’s main entrance on your right. Turn right, drive through the iron gates.

LAKEWOOD GAME REFUGE

Phillips Road, east of Oakbrook, Lakewood

Description: This 100-acre open space area is managed by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and offers a trail system for walking and bicycling.

Directions: Take the Bridgeport Way exit (#125). Turn west onto Bridgeport Way. Turn left onto Steilacoom Blvd SW. Turn right onto Phillips Rd SW. End at the refuge.

Description: The mission of the Lakewood Historical Society is to identify, preserve and perpetuate Lakewood's history through educational programs, preservation and exhibits that celebrate the sites and people of Lakewood and its role in the development of the Pacific Northwest.

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 12pm-4pm. Closed major holidays.

Admission: Donation.

Directions: From I-5, take the Bridgeport Way exit (exit #125.) Turn West onto Bridgeport Way SW. Turn Left onto Mt Tacoma Dr SW. End at the museum.

Directions: From I-5, take exit 125. Turn west onto Bridgeport. Follow Bridgeport past the Lakewood water tower. Turn left at Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW. Lakewood Playhouse is located next to the Pierce Transit Center.

LAKEWOOD VETERANS MEMORIAL

6000 Main St SW, Lakewood 98499 (Located outside Lakewood City Hall)

(253) 589-2489

Description: To honor a loved one...pay tribute to sacrifices for freedom...and help build this memorial. The Memorial is located in the heart of the Lakewood Towne Center in front of the Lakewood City Hall.

Hours: Daily

Admission: Free admission.

Directions: From I-5, take the Bridgeport Way exit (exit #125). Turn West onto Bridgeport Way SW. Turn left onto 108TH St SW. Turn right onto Main St SW. End at Lakewood City Hall.

Description: Step into the LeMay world, where elegance, whimsy, and nostalgia reign! LeMay at Marymount is a unique oasis in the wide world of classic and antique cdars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, industrial equipment and memorabilia. The Marymount Event Center is the home of the LeMay Family Collection, recognized as the largest privately owned vehicle and memorabilia collection in the world. Hundreds of those vehicles and artifacts are always on display for all to appreciate.

Description: The McChord Air Museum is the official USAF organization whose mission is to portray the history of McChord Air Force Base, the aircraft woven through that history and the people who made that history part of our heritage. That mission is accomplished by the exhibit of aircraft, and scaled models, unit exhibits, extensive collection of armament, instruments, paintings and art from the USAF art collection, photographs, vintage uniforms and other memorabilia.

Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 12-4pm.

Admission: Free admission. Donations accepted. Due to McChord AFB Security restrictions all vehicles entering McChord Air Force Base must contain at least one person with a Military I.D. card. Personnel with a Military I.D. (Active duty, Reserve, Air Guard, or Retired) may escort visitors to the McChord Air Museum. 100% identification checks for all visitors to McChord AFB – all vehicles are subject to search by McChord security forces.

Directions: From I-5, take exit #125. Turn east on Bridgeport Way. Proceed 1 mile to the McChord Main Gate. (Follow the signs to the temporary McChord Visitor Center during the Main Gate construction). Continue straight to "A" St - turn right. Follow "A" St straight through the Lincoln Blvd intersection. Museum parking is located behind the museum building (Bldg 517).

Description: Features 6,093 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 68.9 and it has a slope rating of 116 on Blue grass. 18 hole course, driving range, putting & chipping green, pro shop, lessons.

Directions: From I-5, take the Bridgeport Way exit #125. Turn West onto Bridgeport Way SW. Turn right onto Lakewood Dr Sw. End at 7108 Lakewood Dr W.

Description: At 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier is the tallest volcano in the 48 contiguous states and is the highest mountain in Washington State. The park has 26 major glaciers, 34 waterfalls, 62 lakes and 600-year old forests. Mount Rainier has five developed areas: Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh, Sunshine, and Carbon/Mowich. Although the level of development in these areas ranges from basic -little more than a campground and picnic area- to extensive -hotel, restaurant, visitor center, campgrounds and picnic areas- each can serve as a base for exploring the rest of the park.

Hours: Mount Rainier National Park is open all year. The park is most heavily visited on sunny summer weekends and holidays. Parking in many areas of the park is limited. If you're planning a summer trip to the park, consider visiting mid-week, which is generally a less busy time. In winter, access to Mount Rainier is limited. Only two entrances to the park are open: the Nisqually Entrance, in the southwest corner of the park, and the Carbon River Entrance, in the northwest corner of the park. Winter visitors entering through the Nisqually Entrance can travel to Paradise. On winter weekends and holidays, the Jackson Visitor Center, at Paradise, is open.

Admission: The entrance fee is $15 for a private, non-commercial vehicle or $5 for each visitor 16 and older entering by motorcycle, bicycle, horseback, on foot, or for individuals traveling together as a non-commercial, organized group. These fees provide the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for Mount Rainier National Park. Please note: Always check the road status before planning a trip to the park . Unexpected road closures may occur at any time due to the dynamic nature of Mount Rainier.

Description: Weekly excursion and tour trains depart beneath the snow white cap of Mount Rainier from the Museum and Restoration Shop in Mineral, WA. Pulled by vintage locomotives, passengers on the MRSR are charmed as they pass through forest and glen, next to clear mountain streams and over tall wooden trestles. The train does not go to Mount Rainier.

Directions: From I-5, take Hwy 512 E. Take the Hwy 7/Pacific Ave exit toward Parkland/Spanaway. Turn right onto Hwy 7/Pacific Ave S. Continue to follow Hwy 7. In Elbe , continue past the train station and then turn right at the steel bridge over the Nisqually river. Follow the signs for Highway 7 / Morton. Continue on HIghway 7 South for approximately 3-3/4 miles to Mineral Road N. Mineral is approximately a 10 minute drive from Elbe . Turn left onto Mineral Road N , and continue 1-1/2 miles to the town of Mineral . In Mineral, turn left on Front St. (This is the road that passes the Lions Club campground.) Continue on this road for approximately 1 mile to our yard and departure site. Follow the signs to the parking and boarding area.

Description: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts. The signature tram tour through the 435-acre free-roaming area offers the opportunity to spot animals as they wander through forests, wetlands and meadows. In the core area, visitors can get a peek at native wild canines and cats as well as forest and wetland critters. The 715-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails, meadows and plenty of animals. Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 North American animals representing more than 30 species.

Directions: From I-5, take exit #127 (SR 512 to Puyallup). Travel east on SR 512 for about 8 miles to SR 161 (Eatonville exit). Turn right onto SR 161 off SR 512. Follow SR 161 south for 17 miles. Northwest Trek is on the left side of the highway.

Description: This Zoo is large enough to offer an awesome array of animals yet small enough to let you get really close to them. It's fun, affordable and offers breathtaking views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Come explore the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest. You'll see seahorses and sharks, peacocks and penguins, wolves and walrus, all in one place.

Directions: From I-5, exit onto Hwy 16. Take the 6th Ave. exit. Turn left onto 6th Ave. Turn right onto N Pearl St. Follow Pearl and end at Point Defiance Park.

ST. JOHN BOSCO MEDITATION PARK / ST. JOHN BOSCO CHURCH

10508 112th St. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

(253) 582-1028

This one-acre garden, created by volunteers, combines hundreds of plants along wheelchair accessible paths which frame the Stations of the Cross, many shrines, including the Grotto Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, patterned after the original grotto in France. Shrine features following water over a natural rock facade. The entire park provides all people a rustic, quiet, native environment for meditation. Benches and areas to pause for reflection.

Directions: From I-5, take exit 124, continue west and turn left onto Gravelly Lake Drive SW. Turn left onto Washington Blvd. SW. Stay straight to go onto Military Road SW/Old Military Road. Turn left onto 112th St. SW. End at 10508 112th St. SW.

Description: Many stately homes were built on estates along the shorelines of our lakes, the most impressive being Thornewood Castle, built on American Lake between 1909 and 1911. A 400 year old Elizabethan manor in England was purchased by Mr. Thorne and dismantled and shipped brick by brick from England to be included in the building of Thornewood. The Thorne Mansion, renovated into a spectacular Bed & Breakfast, was considered one of the most beautiful estates and gardens in the nation, and often attracted illustrious people of the early 1900’s. Thornewood Castle starred as “Rose Red” in Stephen King’s television mini-series and featured in the made-for-television movie, “The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer.” And most recently, Thornewood’s presence is also evident in the movie, “There Will Be Blood.” The sunken secret garden is truly English in style and plays host to many weddings and receptions. The mood, mystery, love, and history continue on as each guest passes through the 500 year old castle doors. Spend the night as a Bed & Breakfast guest in this romantic, refreshing, renewing setting. Be a part of the history in the “House that love built.”

Admission: Call for pricing and ticket availability. Schedule: April – September. Call for dates/times of home games.

Directions: From I-5, take exit 132 (Highway 16) west. Take the 19th Street exit going east. Once on 19th, turn right on Cheyenne which is the first street sign you see. This takes you directly to the parking lot. Cheney Stadium is near the intersection of Tyler and 19th street.